Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program
Providing Access to Legal Services for Low Income People
Participating in the Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program
A Million Dollar Difference
...You would earn millions--
if your IVLP clients could pay you what your help means to them.
Your hours of effort will make years of difference in the lives of Idahoans who need you.
By the hour or by the effect...
- Help low-income people in Idaho who have critical legal needs.
- Help you fulfill your obligation to provide pro bono services.
- Afford you an opportunity to experience various areas of the law.
- Enhance your reputation as providing service for your community.
Say YES to IVLP...
This is how it works:
- The IVLP staff screens applicants for financial and case-type eligibility.
- You will be matched with eligible applicants.
- The IVLP offers recognition for your contribution.
- The IVLP can connect you with a mentor to help when it’s a new area of law for you.
- The IVLP provides malpractice insurance.
- IVLP clients receive an automatic filing fee waiver (sample forms provided).
- When you accept an IVLP case, you can receive a voucher for a free Law Foundation CLE.
- The IVLP will help find resources for costs.
Your help may be needed in...
Civil matters including:
- Grandparent guardianships, Guardianships for Incapacitated Adults.
- Family Law cases, Adoptions.
- Mediation for Child Custody Cases.
- Wills and probates.
- Representing Guardians Ad Litem for victims in Child Protection Act Cases.
- Debt Collection.
- Assistance for Non-Profit Organizations that benefit low-income persons.
The IVLP does not accept cases in the following areas: fee generating matters, real estate cases, criminal matters, worker’s compensation, or patent/copyrights.
I’m saying Yes! I would like to become involved in the Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program.
Other opportunities for participation in IVLP projects include IVLP-sponsored Advice and Consultation clinics at Senior Citizen and Community centers, conducting family law or bankruptcy advice and consultation clinics, and serving as a volunteer in a variety of other special needs areas (veterans, immigrants, grandparents, new parents etc.). You could also volunteer to mentor in specific areas of the law by advising other attorneys who accept pro bono referrals.
You can contact IVLP statewide. Call (208) 334-4510 or 1-800-221-3295 or eMail IVLP (mhobson@isb.idaho.gov) either to accept a case or participate in one of the IVLP’s other ongoing projects.
You could also print out the Pro Bono Pledge 
and let us know exactly how you would like to help. FAX the form to us at (208) 334-4515 or mail to IVLP, PO Box 895, Boise, ID 83701-0895.
I’m ready to promote a pro bono culture in my firm...
The Idaho Pro Bono Commission recommends firms adopt a pro bono policy to provide structure for, and clarification of, its pro bono mission. Click here for a template to use in your firm’s discussion.
I’m interested in developing a pro bono culture in our corporate law department…
Click here for a template to use in your office’s discussion.